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Corporates commit to Docklands
Collins Square is a place where the corporates flaunt their brands on the top of the office towers.
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Neighbourhood house gets six more years
Development Victoria announced in August that it would extend the licence for Neighbourhood Houses Victoria (NHV), operating out of a Docklands' headquarters, for six more years.
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Magnet finding its way
This year was looking like Magnet Gallery's best ever, it has turned into its worst. But president Michael Silver said the not-for-profit was making the best out of 2020's unprecedented circumstances.
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Lyn and Peter celebrate 50 years of love
Original Docklanders Lyn and Peter Kelly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in their Docklands apartment last month.
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Managing aches and pains
Has back pain, neck pain or headaches stopped you from doing the things you love?
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Your local delicatessen has arrived!
With more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, this family owned and run Gourmet Deli House is ready to share their passion for fine food with the local community.
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Stage 3 lockdown fines for short-stays
Reimposed COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and massive fines have the potential to damage the entire short-stay industry beyond recognition.
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A view to a hill (with an explosive secret)
It’s late 1855, and a new gasworks has been built west of Spencer St to help supply gas for the city’s growing energy needs.
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Council given more planning powers
On July 8, Planning Minister Justin Madden announced that the City of Melbourne would be given increased planning powers over Docklands.
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Celebrating our Enterprize
Mid-winter, July/August is a significant time year for maritime heritage enthusiasts in Melbourne.
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Explore public art in Batman’s Hill
Hello again from Batman’s Hill. It seems every time I put fingers to keyboard, we are at the height of lockdown.
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Lormier St towers get full makeover from Docklands’ “Foyer Queen”
As a self-professed “foyer queen” with a keen eye for boutique design, Mandi Chambers was the best person for the job of refurbishing the Lorimer St towers.
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Here’s an idea …
I read with interest your article in the July issue titled “Too much rubbish”.
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Enrolments open for Docklands Primary
Docklands Primary School (interim name) is opening its doors in January 2021. Its architectural design and proximity to the city will offer a unique educational opportunity - and enrolments have just opened.
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Plans to transform ‘‘ugly’’ old police HQ
The City of Melbourne has unanimously endorsed designs for partial demolition and redevelopment of the old Police Headquarters building in Docklands.
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Screen industry’s light in Docklands
In October last year, the Victorian Government announced a $46 million investment into an expansion of Docklands Studios. This year, the film and television production industry all but shut down.
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Melbourne Quarter taking shape
The second of Lendlease's three Melbourne Quarter towers has reached practical completion as the $2.9 billion precinct at Batman's Hill starts to take shape.
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Think Pink brings community together
Isolation is difficult enough without the added stress of a breast cancer diagnosis.
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Café reaches out to locals
It's been a common theme across the country this year: the toughest times can often bring people closer.
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Empty space multiplied by job losses
There were roughly 8400 apartments up for rent in Docklands in mid-July, prompting real estate agents to warn that the property market would not return to normal for a long time.
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